The Gamecock rewind

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Erroneous reports surfaced in recent days regarding Will Muschamp's months-old move to make a change within his spiritual development program. The Gamecocks' head coach took some time to clear up the misinformation and speak regarding how he plans to expand that department.

USC's game one opponent for the 2016 season is Vanderbilt, a program that recently wrapped up spring practice. What do USC fans need to know about the Commodores now that spring ball is over? GCC insider wrote about it in this piece with help from a Vanderbilt football expert.

Finally, longtime Gamecock fan and GCC subscriber Scott Davis provided a humorous look at how he's itching for football again, breaks down his favorite assistant coach on the staff, the optimism of spring, and more.

Of course, our team was available day and night all week to answer your questions on The Insiders Forum, our subscribers-only message board that holds a large community of Gamecock fans. More news, scoop, and discussion on the Gamecocks? Find it there every day.

RECRUITING

Several new prospects picked up Gamecock offers, and last Friday's Insider Report broke them down in full. The group included a 2018 quarterback from Alabama who is currently committed to North Carolina, a junior college defensive lineman, plus a wide receiver who was committed at one time to Georgia when USC assistant Bryan McClendon was in Athens.

A former Georgia DB - who tallied four tackles against South Carolina last season - is now a junior college prospect and picked up a scholarship offer recently from the Gamecocks. What's the word?

The Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Armour stopped in Charlotte last Sunday, and GCC was on hand to scout a host of Gamecock targets and gather info on their recruitments. Chris Clark brought a packed update with loads of info and exclusive scouting notes on several prospects, including in-state priorities and four-star targets.

Four-star WR OrTre Smith recently spoke with us and broke down his last trip to Columbia, USC's chances with him, and more.

A West Virginia product who visited Auburn when Will Muschamp was on staff there is now hearing from South Carolina. Is the four-star interested in USC? He breaks it down here.

Virginia athlete Tahj Capehart has never been on USC's campus, but that's set to change soon. What position is USC recruiting him for and what does he know about the program? More here.

A DE out of Garner, North Carolina - a program that has produced a few past Gamecocks - shook up a previous lead group once the Gamecocks offered. He discussed his interest in USC and offered thoughts on Will Muschamp here.

Other leftover notes from the week on the recruiting front, including more insight into OrTre Smith, Tre Lawson, a prospect on commitment watch, and more in Carolina Confidential.

USC is hoping to flip a four-star prospect currently committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels. How are things going in those efforts? He breaks it down with us here.

Dawn Staley recently met with media to put a bow on last season, discuss next season's roster including the impact of a couple transfers who sat out this year, and much more. Get it all in one place here.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL - USC beach volleyball earned the No. 5 seed in the inaugural Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Beach Volleyball Championship. The event is slated to begin on Friday, April 22 at the Lakepoint Sporting Community in Emerson, Ga. The Gamecocks closed out the regular season with an 18-13 record, including a 5-5 mark in conference play. The eight-team field will be divided into two four-team pools to begin the Championship. The top three teams in each pool will advance to the knockout phase, with each pool’s winner earning a bye into the semifinals. The Championship Match on Sunday, April 24, will be broadcast live on ESPN3 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Joining the fifth-seeded Gamecocks in group one are first-seeded Florida State, fourth-seeded Louisiana State and eighth-seeded Alabama at Birmingham. South Carolina will begin pool play on Friday morning with UAB, followed by an afternoon match with FSU. South Carolina will finish pool play on Saturday morning with LSU. Group two consists of second-seeded Georgia State, third-seeded Florida International, sixth-seeded Florida Atlantic and seventh-seeded Tulane. (per USC)

SOFTBALL - USC (32-13) lost 6-4 on Tuesday night to Georgia Southern (26-19). USC's Saturday game has been moved to 5 p.m. EDT at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The SEC Network will still provide the broadcast.

TENNIS - Junior Caroline Dailey of the women's tennis team and sophomore Thomas Mayronne of the men's tennis team were both named to the conference's Tennis Community Service teams.

USC will be hosting the 2016 SEC men's tennis tournament this year from April 20-24.